Interim Head of Registry

Search Consultancy LTD; Leeds; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is seeking an Interim Head of Student Registry for a large higher education provider in Leeds. This 6-month fixed-term contract involves 28 hours per week, with a salary of £58,225 per annum pro rata.

The role reports to the Academic Registrar and focuses on stabilising operations, driving service improvements and supporting student administration during organisational change. Responsibilities include leading Student Registry functions across the student lifecycle from

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience within Student Registry or Academic Registry services.
• Experience leading teams through change with strong operational performance.
• Experience in service improvement, process redesign and systems enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Student Registry services, including student records, timetabling and assessment operations.
• Ensure the effective day-to-day delivery of Registry services across the student journey.
• Support and lead teams through periods of change and transformation.
• Review and improve processes to increase efficiency and service quality.
• Collaborate with academic and professional services colleagues to deliver streamlined student lifecycle services.
• Contribute to the future design and development of Registry operating models and service structures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and legislative requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Interim Head of Student Registry

6-Month Fixed-Term Contract

28 Hours per Week

Salary: £58,225 per annum pro rata

We are seeking an experienced and strategic higher education professional to join a large and progressive education provider as an Interim Head of Student Registry. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished Registry leader to provide operational stability, drive service improvement, and support the ongoing development of student administration services during a period of organisational change. Reporting to the Academic Registrar, you will lead key Student Registry functions, ensuring the effective delivery of services across the student lifecycle, from enrolment through to graduation. You will provide visible leadership to established teams while identifying opportunities to enhance processes, systems and the overall student experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Student Registry services, including student records, timetabling and assessment operations.
• Ensure the effective day-to-day delivery of Registry services across the student journey.
• Support and lead teams through periods of change and transformation.
• Review and improve processes to increase efficiency and service quality.
• Collaborate with academic and professional services colleagues to deliver streamlined student lifecycle services.
• Contribute to the future design and development of Registry operating models and service structures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and legislative requirements.

About You

• Significant leadership experience within Student Registry or Academic Registry services.
• A proven track record of leading teams through change whilst maintaining high levels of operational performance.
• Experience in service improvement, process redesign and systems enhancement.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, student-centred services and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What's on Offer?

• 6-month fixed-term contract
• 28 hours per week
• Salary of £58,225 per annum pro rata
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a respected higher education environment
• Flexible and collaborative working culture

This role would suit an experienced Registry leader, Academic Services Manager, Head of Registry, or Student Administration professional looking for an impactful interim assignment.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age